The Clarendon Academy
Trowbridge, BA14 0DJ · Wiltshire · secondary school
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19th of 27 secondary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 28 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.9/10 against 791 of them, against 2.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 29.7 · 15 | 30% | 0.45 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.06 · 46 | 25% | 1.14 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.0 · 15 | 10% | 0.15 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Clarendon Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2023. In 2024/25, 26.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.06 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.6 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,082 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,300. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the attainment gap with the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about The Clarendon Academy
Overview
The Clarendon Academy continues to be a good school, offering a "welcoming and friendly" environment where pupils feel safe and cared for. Leaders have designed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that is logically sequenced, supporting pupils to achieve well and prepare effectively for life beyond school.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning" and are "kind and respectful," with incidents of bullying being rare.
- The curriculum is "logically sequenced" to allow pupils to build knowledge over time, with teachers presenting subject content with precision.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively to follow the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- There is an effective system for identifying struggling readers, helping to build pupils’ "confidence and fluency in reading."
- Sixth-form students act as role models and have been successful in gaining places on outreach programmes.
Areas to improve
- Teaching does not routinely check pupils’ understanding or address misconceptions, leaving some pupils unclear about what has been taught.
- Participation in extra-curricular activities is not monitored well, meaning a significant number of pupils do not access these opportunities to develop their talents.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff kept up to date through regular training and clear systems for record-keeping and information sharing.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.8 |
| 2024/25 | 39.8 |
| 2025/26 | 39.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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